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White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,984 cc

L40 NVWMOT history

L40 NVW is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 93,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L40 NVW white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,370 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
12 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NVW was last recorded at 93,370 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,797 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,573 miles
Average per year
11,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,370 miles
  • 2024 – 89,797 miles
  • 2023 – 79,643 miles
  • 2022 – 63,707 miles
  • 2021 – 43,571 miles
  • 2020 – 30,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,370 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,370 miles
    Test number
    943792718783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,370 miles (+3,573)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,370 miles
    Test number
    819783715898
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass89,797 miles (+10,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,797 miles
    Test number
    886502419120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass79,643 miles (+15,936)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,643 miles
    Test number
    852508061342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,707 miles
    Test number
    847011401769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,707 miles (+20,136)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,707 miles
    Test number
    189214568132
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

  7. Pass43,571 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,571 miles
    Test number
    711746231626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,495 miles (+12,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    208715781793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass30,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    30,089 miles
    Test number
    314135547104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,089 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,089 miles
    Test number
    618038857853
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L40 NVW

Does L40 NVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NVW is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 NVW?
The MOT on L40 NVW is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 NVW done?
L40 NVW was recorded at 93,370 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 11,835 miles a year.
Has L40 NVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NVW has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 NVW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 NVW find?
L40 NVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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